Pink bollworm – attacked in cotton farming in India

PINK BOLLWORM   Scientific name: Pectinophora gossypiella It is an insect known for being a pest in cotton farming. The pink bollworm is native to Asia, but has become an invasive species in most of the world’s cotton-growing regions. The female mother lays eggs in a cotton boll, and when the larvae emerge from the eggs, they inflict damage through feeding. They chew through the cotton lint to feed on the seeds. Since cotton is…

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